Review of Pithypike's guide by TheMostDangerousLG wrote:Many TLSers' bible, a 3-month guide to self-studying that relies heavily on studying question types within the different sections and drilling for comprehension, followed by a month of practice testing with review. Frequently recommended for those interested in self-studying, with minimum financial investment required. As with all self-studying, definitely best for those who are self-motivated, but the prescribed timeline will help those who need a plan to stick with.

Review of TLS1776's guide by TheMostDangerousLG wrote:My personal favorite (love you, TLS1776!). A 180 scorer gives a thorough description of his test taking experience. Includes reviews of many of the most popular LSAT prep books (and beyond), with helpful descriptions and recommendations for their use. Goes into lots of detail on every aspect of the test, including lifestyle tips and beyond. Unlike Pithypike's guide, there's no pre-prescribed timeline or plan set out, but if you like obsessing over details and are motivated by emulating top test takers, this is the perfect self-study guide for you. I'd recommend it for those who want to self-study, explore a lot of prep material, and are comfortable or prefer mixing up their studying as they go rather than trying to stick with a laid-out plan. Bonus: contains download links for documents full of extra tips and handy diagrams.

I think brief descriptions of these guides would be helpful for first-time TLS users. Since it's been a while since I was in LSAT prep mode, you can help by writing very short reviews of these guides describing why they're helpful, and for whom they would be most helpful. I'll incorporate your reviews into the above post.

I think brief descriptions of these guides would be helpful for first-time TLS users. Since it's been a while since I was in LSAT prep mode, you can help by writing very short reviews of these guides describing why they're helpful, and for whom they would be most helpful. I'll incorporate your reviews into the above post.

Pithypike's guide: Many TLSers' bible, a 3-month guide to self-studying that relies heavily on studying question types within the different sections and drilling for comprehension, followed by a month of practice testing with review. Frequently recommended for those interested in self-studyin, with minimum financial investment required. As with all self-studying, definitely best for those who are self-motivated, but the prescribed timeline will help those who need a plan to stick with.

TLS1776's Thoughts on the LSAT: My personal favorite (love you, TLS1776!). A 180 scorer gives a thorough description of his test taking experience. Includes reviews of many of the most popular LSAT prep books (and beyond), with helpful descriptions and recommendations for their use. Goes into lots of detail on every aspect of the test, including lifestyle tips and beyond. Unlike Pithypike's guide, there's no pre-prescribed timeline or plan set out, but if you like obsessing over details and are motivated by emulating top test takers, this is the perfect self-study guide for you. I'd recommend it for those who want to self-study, explore a lot of prep material, and are comfortable or prefer mixing up their studying as they go rather than trying to stick with a laid-out plan. Bonus: contains download links for documents full of extra tips and handy diagrams.

Sorry, rambling.. so much for a succinct summary. Just love that guide! I imagine someone else can summarize Pithypike's guide better; I've gone through it a few times but haven't personally tried it by the letter.